Pitting at Seattle

[Bob Gullett]

Where in my comment did I trash Seattle's track or say that because we run S/SS that we should be given the best pit spots. My point is that when you get here early NO MATTER WHAT CLASS YOU RUN the idea is that you are trying to get a good pit spot. No racer can argue that.

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by Bob Gullett

Where in my comment did I trash Seattle's track or say that because we run S/SS that we should be given the best pit spots. My point is that when you get here early NO MATTER WHAT CLASS YOU RUN the idea is that you are trying to get a good pit spot. No racer can argue that.

Makes sense. That`s how I understood it.

[jmcarter]

For those who've never raced in the Seattle area you should know that they've been promising major upgrades for years and it is still the worse facility on the NHRA tour...they've improved safety for the road racers ( who keep the place booked most of the spring/summer/fall ) and the NHRA mandated improvements in the shutdown area but the pits simply are terrible for the most part. I don't blame anyone for being upset at waiting for days and getting a crappy spot, NHRA knows exactly how many racers are going to show up and need to appropriately allocate spots.

[Jim Storms]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

For those who've never raced in the Seattle area you should know that they've been promising major upgrades for years and it is still the worse facility on the NHRA tour...they've improved safety for the road racers ( who keep the place booked most of the spring/summer/fall ) and the NHRA mandated improvements in the shutdown area but the pits simply are terrible for the most part. I don't blame anyone for being upset at waiting for days and getting a crappy spot, NHRA knows exactly how many racers are going to show up and need to appropriately allocate spots.

I think this is a bunch of B.S. ive been to much worse tracks than Seattle! theres grass, trees, gravel and pavement. it is what it is.i watched Jody win (2) classes and he was pitted in the gravel. so the bottom line is don't bash our race tracks, you can win from any pit spot your givin.

[sliver043]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

For those who've never raced in the Seattle area you should know that they've been promising major upgrades for years and it is still the worse facility on the NHRA tour...they've improved safety for the road racers ( who keep the place booked most of the spring/summer/fall ) and the NHRA mandated improvements in the shutdown area but the pits simply are terrible for the most part. I don't blame anyone for being upset at waiting for days and getting a crappy spot, NHRA knows exactly how many racers are going to show up and need to appropriately allocate spots.

Having raced here for over 30 years it is by far one of the best tracks around. Some may have better management at times and better weather at other times but over all it is a great place...Do not knock it or we may lose it...!!! It is a track that is open right now, so use it while you can........

[jmcarter]

I wasn't bashing the track...just saying folks like Bob deserved a bit better based on when he arrived and it's frustrating to have promises of improvements and seeing them trickle in. If ownership is unwilling or constrained by the county in making improvements then they should simply say that's the way it is and not make promises they can't keep.

[sliver043]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

I wasn't bashing the track...just saying folks like Bob deserved a bit better based on when he arrived and it's frustrating to have promises of improvements and seeing them trickle in. If ownership is unwilling or constrained by the county in making improvements then they should simply say that's the way it is and not make promises they can't keep.

Jim, thanks for the input. Bob will handle this his way. As a racer who hits plenty of races he will go where he sees fit. When you start racing on a full time basis you will see how nice it is just to have some tracks in your own state, mismanaged or not that you can go to with out driving all day. Every person that asked to be moved in Seattle that i know of was moved upon request...As far as improvements go , have someone whos been there tell you whats been done over the past five years, paving , restrooms, showers ect . something is better that nothing.... Come on out, the waters fine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!